Memoir & life writing
Writing true stories from your own life, shaped for other people to read.
Memoir & life writing
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $5
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 30 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- You end up with something you made.
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It slows your head right down.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Memoir & life writingAverage arts & Expression hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$5The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$60About $0.58 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Pick one vivid memory, like your first job or a childhood kitchen, and write it as a 500-word scene for someone who wasn't there.
30 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does memoir & life writing cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $5 a month once you are going.
How much time does memoir & life writing take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 30 minutes or more.
Can I do memoir & life writing at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is memoir & life writing good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Pick one vivid memory, like your first job or a childhood kitchen, and write it as a 500-word scene for someone who wasn't there.
Do I need other people for memoir & life writing?
No. It works fine on your own.